Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella is inspired by a voice he can't ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. Supported by his wife, Ray begins the quest by turning his ordinary cornfield into a place where dreams can come true.

An old patriarch unites all members of his family for his birthday, but the group of people are full of personal and social problems.

Two elderly gangsters are released from prison only to find they have trouble fitting in as old men who still take no guff from anyone.